Sunday, July 14, 2013

Day 9: Osaka Super Science High School

Today we see another High School I Osaka. We have a quick power point overview and off to view some clubs in action. Then a question and answer session in the Principals BIG office.

Osaka Super Science HS

Teachers meeting 2x a month
Australia visit 16 xs
95% attend after school activities
119 yo founded school.
Many students attend oska university
Kyoto university
Many club Activities.

Super science education ministry wants to prote scientific education.
200 HS japan wide are designated at Super Sci HS. Two courses as global leaders HS. Honors course an regular course. 

920 students attend here.

Almost all students graduate - 1-2 do not.

They go to prestigious universities, Kyoto or Osaka university. 

Continue studies In science.

For honors classes we have 3x students we cannot accept. 

Selection process is taking examination test, English, math, science and social studies. 

Honors is 3 tests. 

Excursions are science Museum how to operate small computer. Students went to the sea, for 2 different kinds of programs. Study Australia marine biology and science programs. Soccer club went to Korean student competition. 

Famous alumni- a sculpture, astronaut, Osaka city mayor. 

Classroom activities to proficiency in the classroom. Emphasis on translation. It's not working as well as its supposed to be. Example: last yr students 2nd year sit for toefl test, which is the only one business Japan has. Some obstacles are similar to toefl tests. 

Vice principal visit class and gives advice. When were free we visit other teachers classes. 

Global leaders HS today, first priority is to global climate principal promoted communication with teachers - top priority to push local talent. 

Happy Travels

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